Chalice with Apostles Venerating the Cross Syria Early 7th century The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Question Choose the statement that best represents the use of this seventh century Syrian vessel in the appropriate cultural context: (1 point) Responses This wine goblet was used during elaborate parties. This wine goblet was used during elaborate parties. Syrian residents polished such objects for use as a mirror. Syrian residents polished such objects for use as a mirror. This goblet was used to remind Syrians who the apostles were. This goblet was used to remind Syrians who the apostles were. This chalice sat on a church altar for use during religious rituals. This chalice sat on a church altar for use during religious rituals.
This chalice sat on a church altar for use during religious rituals.
A container is decorated with images of Egyptian gods and placed inside a tomb. What is the likely function of this object, given what you know about Egyptian culture? (1 point) Responses This container was probably designed to protect the internal organs of the dead during mummification. This container was probably designed to protect the internal organs of the dead during mummification. This container contained messages from the dead person’s family. This container contained messages from the dead person’s family. This container held the ashes of the deceased. This container held the ashes of the deceased. This container was the dead person’s favorite belonging. This container was the dead person’s favorite belonging.
This container was probably designed to protect the internal organs of the dead during mummification.
To the Mexican tourist, the silver cup he held in his hands was simply a drinking vessel. But the Japanese tour guide explained that a bride and groom would drink sake from this cup as symbol of purification. This information helped the tourist to understand the _________ of the cup. (1 point) Responses heritage heritage representation representation cultural context cultural context history
cultural context
What perspectives are important in understanding a work of art? Choose the most complete answer: (1 point) Responses textbook perspective, insider perspective, art critic’s perspective textbook perspective, insider perspective, art critic’s perspective your neighbor’s interpretation, aesthetic perspective, art critic’s perspective your neighbor’s interpretation, aesthetic perspective, art critic’s perspective insider perspective, aesthetic perspective, opposing perspective insider perspective, aesthetic perspective, opposing perspective textbook, insider, and aesthetic perspective
textbook, insider, and aesthetic perspective
When discussing a work of art, Speaker A talks about how the piece was passed down through four generations of family members, while Speaker B mentions the different styles of shading. Speaker B is an example of the (1 point) Responses textbook perspective textbook perspective aesthetic perspective aesthetic perspective insider perspective insider perspective scientific perspective
aesthetic perspective
Annunciation English ca. 1250 The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore A Bon Viaigre Paul Gavarni France 1859 The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Question Compare these two images. Pick the statement that best describes the way they illustrate change in portraits over time. (1 point) Responses The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time. The portraits show changes in paint pigments used over time. These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man. These paintings show that portrait subjects were originally religious but now only portray the common man. These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional. These paintings show the image of the human figure becoming more realistic and three-dimensional. Human figures were once depicted with halos but now have none.
